Over 0–100 km/h, 320d Touring G20 wins (7,55 s vs 8,33 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| 320d Touring G20 | 318i G20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,55 s−0,78 s | 8,33 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,62 s−0,45 s | 16,07 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,17 s−1,27 s | 29,44 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 229 km/h+6 km/h | 223 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,24 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,55 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 320d Touring G20 | 318i G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,05 s | 1,65 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,28 s | 2,89 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,49 s | 5,71 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,55 s | 8,33 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,22 s | 11,68 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,11 s | 21,84 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33,26 s | 43,57 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,62 s | 16,07 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,17 s | 29,44 s |
| Top speed | 229 km/h | 223 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 565 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (Eight-speed Steptronic transmission) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 156 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 490 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 320d Touring hits 100 km/h in 7.55 s versus 8.33 s for the 318i. Despite the faster sprint time, the 318i is 3 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the 320d Touring is doing 121 km/h against 113 km/h for the 318i. The gap is 0.08 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 320d Touring crosses the line in 15.61 s versus 16.06 s. The 0.45 s gap represents roughly 17 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 320d Touring continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 167 km/h versus 157 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 320d Touring finishes in 28.17 s versus 29.44 s, with a 1.27 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (229 vs 223 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 320d Touring is capped at 229 km/h, the 318i at 223 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.24 kg/hp vs 9.55 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.71 seconds. The 0.78 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 320d Touring G20 wins (7,55 s vs 8,33 s).
320d Touring G20 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,55 seconds (calibrated simulation).
320d Touring G20: 190 hp, ratio 8,24 kg/hp. 318i G20: 156 hp, ratio 9,55 kg/hp.
320d Touring G20: 229 km/h. 318i G20: 223 km/h.